U.S. President Donald Trump appreciates Elon Musk's apology, the White House said on Wednesday, hours after the billionaire businessman expressed regret over some of the posts he made on social media last week.

Musk's time at the White House concluded earlier this month, probably permanently, after the 130 days a presidential advisor is allowed to work for the president in any calendar y

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Elon Musk reportedly called President Donald Trump days before tweeting his regret of their escalating feud. In this file photo, Musk, left, and Trump attend a campaign event at the Butler Farm Show, Oct. 5, 2024, in Butler, Pa. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) AP

President Donald Trump’s approval rating appears unaffected by his nasty public falling out with Elon Musk, even though the majority of Americans appear to disagree with both men, according to two new polls this week.

President Donald Trump said he looked favorably upon an apology Musk, the world's richest man, issued on his X social media platform on June 10..

At least 38 DOGE members work, or have worked, for one of Elon Musk’s companies. Meanwhile, nearly two dozen DOGE officials are making cuts to the same federal agencies that regulate the industries that employed them.

“Well, it seems like Trump and Elon’s feud has calmed down a bit. The two still aren’t speaking, but they did release this music video today,” Fallon said on Tuesday night.